Sunnyside Presbyterian Church

Sermon on Luke 4:14-30. This is the second sermon in our Epiphany sermon series called One with Authority. Jesus distinguished himself as a rabbi by teaching as "one with authority." What does Jesus have authority over? This sermon series will explore the various aspects of human life that Jesus reigns over. In each facet of Jesus' authority, we can learn how Jesus is working to form...

Sermon on Luke 3:1-22. This is the first sermon in our Epiphany sermon series called One with Authority. Jesus distinguished himself as a rabbi by teaching as "one with authority." What does Jesus have authority over? This sermon series will explore the various aspects of human life that Jesus reigns over. In each facet of Jesus' authority, we can learn how Jesus is working to form and transform u...

Each January, Calvin University brings together a group of academics, artists, activists, and educators to share lectures and conversations about their areas of expertise. In 2025, this 10-day series begins on January 20 and runs until January 31. Each of the lectures will be broadcast at Sunnyside beginning at 12:30 pm, Monday-Friday, and you can find more information (including speakers) here ....

Sermon on Jeremiah 31:7-14. This is the seventh sermon in our Advent and Christmas sermon series called Hopes and Fears. Using a portion of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for a title, this sermon series focuses on how Jesus' arrival confirms many of humanity's hopes and fears. Yes, we have a Savior, but no, we cannot earn God's favor ourselves. This good news of salvation carries judgment alongside...

Sermon on Psalm 148. This is the forth sermon in our Advent and Christmas sermon series called Hopes and Fears. Using a portion of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for a title, this sermon series focuses on how Jesus' arrival confirms many of humanity's hopes and fears. Yes, we have a Savior, but no, we cannot earn God's favor ourselves. This good news of salvation carries judgment alongside it. Each...

Sermon on Luke 1:46-55. This is the third sermon in our Advent and Christmas sermon series called Hopes and Fears. Using a portion of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for a title, this sermon series focuses on how Jesus' arrival confirms many of humanity's hopes and fears. Yes, we have a Savior, but no, we cannot earn God's favor ourselves. This good news of salvation carries judgment alongside it. Ea...

Sermon on Luke 1:68-79. This is the second sermon in our Advent and Christmas sermon series called Hopes and Fears. Using a portion of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for a title, this sermon series focuses on how Jesus' arrival confirms many of humanity's hopes and fears. Yes, we have a Savior, but no, we cannot earn God's favor ourselves. This good news of salvation carries judgment alongside it. E...

Sermon on Psalm 25:1-10. This is the first sermon in our Advent and Christmas sermon series called Hopes and Fears. Using a portion of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" for a title, this sermon series focuses on how Jesus' arrival confirms many of humanity's hopes and fears. Yes, we have a Savior, but no, we cannot earn God's favor ourselves. This good news of salvation carries judgment alongside it. E...

Sermon on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14. This is the eighth and final sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of...

Sermon on Mark 13:1-8. This is the seventh sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important qu...

Sermon on Mark 12:38-44. This is the sixth sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important qu...

Sermon on Mark 12:28-34. This is the fifth sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important qu...

Sermon on Mark 10:46-52. This is the fourth sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important q...

Sermon on Mark 10:35-45. This is the third sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important qu...

Sermon on Mark 10:17-31. This is the second sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important q...

Sermon on Mark 10:2-16. This is the first sermon in our fall sermon series called Living Like Jesus. Jesus has a way of speaking our language, but arriving at radically different conclusions than we do. As we walk through the fall, we'll look at several things that are important both to us and to Jesus. However, as Jesus teaches, he unveils a different way of looking at each of these important qua...

Sermon on Mark 9:38-50. This is the fifth and final sermon in our September sermon series called Outsiders. As people, we like to know which groups are friends and which groups aren't. Those who fall outside our groups are people that are riskier to trust and work with. But Jesus rejects ideas of insiders and outsiders, welcoming all kinds of people to the table of grace. Nobody falls outside of G...

Sermon on Mark 9:30-37. This is the fourth sermon in our September sermon series called Outsiders. As people, we like to know which groups are friends and which groups aren't. Those who fall outside our groups are people that are riskier to trust and work with. But Jesus rejects ideas of insiders and outsiders, welcoming all kinds of people to the table of grace. Nobody falls outside of God&#3...

Sermon on Mark 8:27-38. This is the third sermon in our September sermon series called Outsiders. As people, we like to know which groups are friends and which groups aren't. Those who fall outside our groups are people that are riskier to trust and work with. But Jesus rejects ideas of insiders and outsiders, welcoming all kinds of people to the table of grace. Nobody falls outside of God&#39...

Sermon on Mark 7:24-37. This is the second sermon in our September sermon series called Outsiders. As people, we like to know which groups are friends and which groups aren't. Those who fall outside our groups are people that are riskier to trust and work with. But Jesus rejects ideas of insiders and outsiders, welcoming all kinds of people to the table of grace. Nobody falls outside of God&#3...

Sermon on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. This is the first sermon in our September sermon series called Outsiders. As people, we like to know which groups are friends and which groups aren't. Those who fall outside our groups are people that are riskier to trust and work with. But Jesus rejects ideas of insiders and outsiders, welcoming all kinds of people to the table of grace. Nobody falls outsid...

Sermon on Ephesians 6:10-20. This is the seventh and final sermon in our Ephesians sermon series called Unity. With election season heating up, it's good to remember that what brings us together and keeps us together is our shared faith and shared Savior. The church in Ephesus needed to be reminded of that same truth, since there were many divisions in the Ephesian church, whether socioeconomi...

As we study Ephesians in worship, there's a portion that we aren't able to cover from the pulpit, but will likely prompt several questions. This section from the end of chapter 5 through the first few verses of chapter 6 is difficult for many of us to interpret. Fortunately, Dr. David Lincicum was willing to sit for an interview to investigate this passage. Dr. Lincicum is an Associate Pro...

Sermon on Ephesians 5:15-20. This is the sixth sermon in our Ephesians sermon series called Unity. With election season heating up, it's good to remember that what brings us together and keeps us together is our shared faith and shared Savior. The church in Ephesus needed to be reminded of that same truth, since there were many divisions in the Ephesian church, whether socioeconomic, ethnic, o...

Sermon on Ephesians 4:25-5:2. This is the fifth sermon in our Ephesians sermon series called Unity. With election season heating up, it's good to remember that what brings us together and keeps us together is our shared faith and shared Savior. The church in Ephesus needed to be reminded of that same truth, since there were many divisions in the Ephesian church, whether socioeconomic, ethnic,...